Its 10,000-plus worldwide employees work on community-powered open source software that impacts all industries. It instituted programs built around emotional intelligence in the tech culture while offering extraordinary health benefits to its employees — mental, emotional, social, spiritual, physical, environmental, financial. It also sponsors associate-led internal communities for shared passions. - John O'Connor, Career Pro Inc.

7. SpaceX

There is a massive difference between the way most companies think in terms of growth and the way exponential companies think in terms of growth. Most companies think in terms of growing 10 percent. Exponential companies think in terms of growing 10 times. In less than 25 years from founding, it moved from creating a private space program to now putting people on Mars. That is a disruptive, exponential culture. - Larry Boyer, Success Rockets LLC

8. Tesla

Tesla owns the curve. It accelerated what it means to sell automobiles. It set the pace for a new way of designing cars, selling cars via a storefront vs. a dealership and servicing cars remotely with simple software upgrades. As a result, it is doing what others said they couldn't — selling cars to consumers before they are available and creating great market value per employee, more so than any other automotive giant. - Debora McLaughlin, The Renegade Leader Coaching & Consulting Group

9. Apple

Apple has an amazing culture. Whether you are in New York or Texas, you will receive the same experience from Apple employees. The interview process is quite extensive and the Apple team refers to an interview as a "conversation." Somehow, Apple has succeeded in maintaining a consistent brand amongst its employees and products. The company stays true to the mission by believing in its employees. - Jada Willis, Willis Professional Services